Consumer's vehicle swerved to keep from striking another vehicle at 45 MPH. Then, vehicle went into a ditchand turned over. Upon impact, the air bags did not deploy. Consumer sustained injuries.
The worst 1997 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse problems
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- Airbags1
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Recalls 1
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. If the rubber boots on the lower lateral arm ball joints of the front suspension were damaged during assembly, dirt and water can intrude. Also, mmc has added the potential of leaking moisture, which can cause the ball stud to corrode.
- Risk
- This condition could cause the lower lateral arm ball joint to separate, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. This campaign supercedes mmc's previous safety recall campaign, see 99v‑066.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the lower lateral arm ball joint for wear. Ball joints that exhibit wear beyond the established tolerance will be replaced with newly designed lateral arm ball joints. Ball joints that are within the established tolerance will be cleaned and a special sealant will be applied to prevent intrusion of moisture.
Recall number 00V421003 · Recall details
What 1997 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse owners say
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Is the 1997 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1997 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse, fewer than a typical Eclipse model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1997 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse?
Airbags, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 1997 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse have?
1 recall, covering suspension.
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